Photos: Mississippi State at Arizona; 2022 football home opener
Mississippi State visits the University of Arizona Wildcats for the 2022 football home opener on Sept. 10.
Arizona lost 39-17.
Mississippi State is led by former Washington State coach Mike Leach. Arizona is led by former NFL and college assistant coach Jedd Fisch.
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing sprawls into the end zone after his catch for a Wildcat touchdown against Mississippi State last season in Tucson.
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) celebrates with a gesture to the crowd after scoring against Mississippi State on Sept. 10, 2022 at Arizona Stadium.
Mississippi State offensive lineman Kwatrivous Johnson (69) picks up a holding call keeping Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris (1) quarterback Will Rogers (2) in their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona safety Jaxen Turner (21) strips Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) of the ball on a run in the third quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022. Turner recovered the fumble and returned the ball inside the Bulldog five, setting up a Wildcat touchdown.
Arizona safety Jaxen Turner returns a fumble during Saturday's game against Mississippi State in Arizona Stadium. Turner finished with eight tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a PBU.
Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) outruns Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) after making a catch in the third quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs (92), top, and safety Jaxen Turner (21) team up to stop Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) for no yards in the fourth quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona cornerback Isaiah Rutherford (2) jars the ball loose from Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) stopping a reception in the fourth quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) just manages to get rid of the ball before going down in the arms of Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Mississippi State wide receiver Caleb Ducking (4) makes a one handed grab for the last score of the night over Arizona cornerback Isaiah Rutherford (2) late in the fourth quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
A Mississippi State staffer heads back to the his bench after retrieving the three game balls punctured by the Arizona defense in celebration of three Bulldog turnovers at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts (48) puts a hit on Mississippi State wide receiver Jaden Walley (11) stopping his run up the middle in the fourth quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona running back Michael Wiley, left, high-steps out of the hands of Mississippi State safety Jalen Green during their game at Arizona Stadium last year.
Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch and one of the game officials watch a play under review on the big screen during the game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) just barely avoids Mississippi State safety Jackie Matthews (8) after a catch in the fourth quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
The Arizona Wildcats burst out of the tunnel as they take the field to face Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) calls for a timeout on a third down during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Mississippi State wide receiver Caleb Ducking (4) slips a tackle by Arizona defensive lineman Hunter Echols (31) during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona safety Jaxen Turner (21) reacts after looking at the score board following a Mississippi State touchdown during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams (85) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona defensive lineman Paris Shand (95) and Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs (92) sack Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) runs towards the end zone during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Two Arizona fans react while fans waved their cellphones with their flash lights on during the playing of Journey's well-known hit "Don't Stop Believing" in the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona safety Gunner Maldonado (9) tries to tackle Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris (1) and Arizona defensive lineman Kyon Barrs (92) react to Harris' sack during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
The Arizona Wildcat defense tackles Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) during the second half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing (2) watches the ball he tipped head straight for the arms of Mississippi State safety Jalen Green (0) giving up an interception in the first quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona running back Michael Wiley (6) salutes the home crowd after scampering for a touchdown to open the scoring on the night against Mississippi State in the first quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona cornerback Treydan Stukes (20), center, celebrates with them-teammates safety Jaxen Turner (21) (shown at left; he's since transferred to UNLV) and cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace (4) (now at USC) after picking off a tipped throw against Mississippi State on Sept. 10, 2022 at Arizona Stadium.
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) manages to get off an awkward two-handed throw forced by Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris (1) in the second quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts (48) lays a hit on Mississippi State wide receiver Rufus Harvey (82) just as he makes the catch in the second quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) passes the ball during the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Pride of Arizona base player Brandon Vega yells while playing the "Thunder Clap" before the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona fan Brad Abeyta, center, cheers as the Arizona Wildcats get closer to the end zone during the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
The Arizona Wildcats their sword with two footballs following an interception during the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Pride of Arizona clarinet player Jesus Marquez yells while giving ZonaZoo students high-fives during the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
The Arizona Wildcats enter the field before the first half of Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona cornerback Isaiah Rutherford (2) touches the bust of Button Salmon at the end of the Wildcat Walk as the team files into Arizona Stadium for their game against Mississippi State, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona football coach Jedd Fisch greets a fan as the team begins the Wildcat Walk on the way to Arizona Stadium to face Mississippi State on Sept. 10, 2022.
Kree Fundalewicz gets a block A stenciled on her face in on the mall in the lead up activities to the Wildcats' game Mississippi State, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Wearing a team-issued navy blue suit, Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura leads the players in the Wildcat Walk before the 2022 home opener against Mississippi State.
A Star Wars themed fan gets a high-five from Wilma while the two wait for the start of the Wildcat Walk before the Mississippi State game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
From center to right, Josh Plicht, his wife Amy Plicht and 2-year-old daughter Mia high-five Wilbur before Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Lucas Bradstreet, 15, left, is dunked by a group of Arizona fans while tailgating before Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona fans greet each other while tailgating before Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris (1) walks past the Arizona Pomline during the Wildcat Walk before Arizona Football's game against Mississippi State at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on Sept. 10, 2022.
Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura (7) scrambles out of the reach of Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) as the pocket collapses around him in the third quarter of their NCAA game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2022.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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